St. Charles
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Some tips for holiday tripsNov 20, 2007 10:00 pm - Escalating prices at the pump promise to slam Thanksgiving travelers this weekend even if the traffic or weather doesn't. About 400,000 more drivers than last year will...
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Laesch wants Oberweiss to withdraw adsNov 20, 2007 10:00 pm - Democratic congressional candidate John Laesch on Tuesday called on GOP candidate Jim Oberweis to withdraw his "anti-immigrant" ad campaign. Laesch was responding to Ob...
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Briefs: CyberQuiz offers prizesNov 20, 2007 10:00 pm - Sixth- through ninth-graders have a chance to win an iPod, a portable computer and other prizes in the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy's annual CyberQuiz 4 Kids...
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Rap on Aldi misdirected; go shop, saveNov 20, 2007 10:00 pm - Since the controversy surrounding Geneva's plans for an east side Aldi first made the news more than a year ago, I have taken it upon myself to scope out the new Aldi st...
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The briefsNov 19, 2007 10:00 pm - Bond reduced for suspect A judge Monday reduced the bond amount for a 17-year-old Maple Park teen accused of fondling and kissing two girls younger than 13 between April...
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Helping children was his missionNov 19, 2007 10:00 pm - Twenty-five years ago, Ralph "Smiley" Seyller formed the Little People Playtime Program in Hampshire. On Friday, the Hampshire Park District held a dedication ceremony f...
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Elgin cops help merchants skirt scam seasonNov 19, 2007 10:00 pm - Elgin police are reminding business owners of steps they can take to avoid falling prey to scammers and con artists during the holiday shopping season. There's often an ...
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Kane Co. Board hopeful off the ballotNov 19, 2007 10:00 pm - The primary election is still more than two months away, but one race has already been decided. Kane County Board candidate Richard Bennett was removed from the Feb. 5 b...
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Fox Valley parks lowers tax hike requestNov 19, 2007 10:00 pm - Hoping to avoid a case of "sticker shock," Fox Valley Park District leaders cut their initial request for a $57 million tax increase to $44.8 million. Trustees on Monday...
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Local 'guitar heroes' do battle at Gail Borden libraryNov 19, 2007 10:00 pm - With their black T-shirts and hoodies, thick-soled sneakers and dark jeans, teenage boys on Monday were dressed to rock the house in Elgin. The Gail Borden P...